Information Book Awards Age 13-16

The Information Book Award is an annual event, now in its eleventh year, and was a major development for information books. It has been designed to support school libraries and to reinforce the importance of non-fiction whilst highlighting the high standard of resources available.

WINNER 2023

Medicine : a magnificently illustrated history

Taylor, Nick ISBN: 9781787419377
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This visually extraordinary book presents the history of medicine as it has never been seen before... perfect for readers aged 9+. From potions and ointments to modern day bionics, the journey through medicine has been one full of experiments, trials and breakthroughs. Humankind's battle to stay alive has been horrifying, bizarre and exhilarating, and there is still a long way to go. Uniquely presented through a series of posters, comic-strip retellings, timelines, newspaper articles and much more, this strikingly illustrated book charts the history of medicine in engaging and unusual ways - guaranteed to keep children gripped.

- Browns Books Synopsis

CHILDRENS CHOICE WINNER 2023

An illustrated history of ghosts

Boardman, Adam Allsuch ISBN: 9781913123079
Hardback

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Through the decades, investigators and mediums have dedicated themselves to the task of reaching through the veil and contacting the other side. Whether ghosts are the souls of the dead, windows in time or interdimensional beings, cultures through the ages have responded with fear and fascination to their horrific haunts and eerie appearances. This illustrative study will take you through the history and culture of ghosts. 

- Browns Books Synopsis

SHORTLIST 2023

Davies, Nicola ISBN: 9781802583779
Hardback

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Boardman, Adam Allsuch ISBN: 9781913123079
Hardback

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Swenson, Ingrid ISBN: 9781526314949
Hardback

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Taylor, Nick ISBN: 9781787419377
Hardback

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As well as a panel of judges from education there is also the Children's Choice - where children vote for their favourites in each category and overall favourite - each winner is presented with a trophy. We release the shortlist with activities that can be easily implemented in a school library or classroom setting.